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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.20, 41,858.34 and 17,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.20, 41,858.34 and 17,754.44 is: 24,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.20 : 41,858.34 = 17,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.20/41,858.34 = 17,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.20x = 41,858.34 × 17,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.20x = 743,171,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,171,386.03/30,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.07

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